Happy New Year! As we roll into 2018, we would like to highlight our newest Group Trek Departures for Peru. This is the year to grab your trekking boots, meet new travel companions and explore the magic of Peru!TREKS WITH GROUP DEPARTURES FOR 2018:
5-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
5-Day Salkantay to Machu Picchu Trek
4-Day Cordillera Blanca Trek / Santa Cruz Loop
4-day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
2-day Inca Trail Express Trek to Machu Picchu
*** VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE INCA TRAIL (4 & 5 day itineraries): Permits are already sold out for April, May and June. Now is the time to book for 2018! ***
Inca Trail Machu Picchu
1) 5-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
The legendary Inca Trail takes you through the diverse wilderness of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, passing numerous Inca ruins on the magnificent stone highway before descending to the famed citadel of Machu Picchu. It starts in Cusco or Ollantaytambo and returns to Cusco with an overnight on the fourth night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Set departures are on Sundays and Wednesdays!
Starting at $1235/person!
Salkantay Peak: One of the coveted vistas throughout this trek
2) 5-Day Salkantay to Machu Picchu Trek
This trek is a good alternative to the Inca Trail when permits are sold out!
From Cusco, Trek across the Cordillera Vilcabamba, past Mt. Humantay and Salkantay into the headwaters of the Santa Teresa valley. Hike through lush cloud forest and stunning 360 views until arriving at Machu Picchu!
Group departures are every Sunday.
Starting at $1135/person!
Cordillera Blanca
3) 4-Day Cordillera Blanca Trek / Santa Cruz Loop
This trek is called the Santa Cruz Loop and offers a hike amidst towering peaks–Huascaran, Alpamayo, Taulliraju, Huandoy, and Chacrerau–in the glacial canyons of Peru’s first mountain national park and biosphere reserve.
2018 set departures for the group rates are every Sunday from April through October. Minimum 4 people. For groups of 2 or 3, please add US$195 per person.
Starting at $495/person!
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
4) 4-day Inca Trail to Trek Machu Picchu
The legendary Inca Trail takes you through the diverse wilderness of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, passing numerous Inca ruins on the magnificent stone highway before descending to the famed citadel of Machu Picchu. It starts in Cusco or Ollantaytambo. Arrive Machu Picchu at sunrise on the fourth day; then a guided tour of Machu Picchu, option to climb Huayna Picchu, and ending with your return to Cusco and your hotel.
Set departures are Saturdays and Wednesdays (and some Mondays) in high season!
Special rates for students and teens! Early booking discount of US$25 per person for set departures, booking 6 months in advance
Groups starting at $1110/person!
Inca Trail Express Hike
5) 2-day Inca Trail Express Trek to Machu Picchu
This is an outstanding mini-trip for those wanting “a taste” of the Inca Trail, but either lack the time or energy for the full 4- or 5-day Inca Trail. There is one day of hiking; second day is at Machu Picchu.
NEW FOR 2018! We are offering a set departure on Thursdays
You will need Inca Trail permits for this trek. NOW is the time to book for 2018!
Groups starting at $625/person!
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Ready to plan your next adventure to Peru? Contact us!
Your friendly Peru expert,
Gretchen